Psalms 16:5 meaning and explanation
The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; You have made my lot secure.
Psalms 16:5, Berean Standard Bible
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In this psalm David speaks as one who has refused the gods of the nations and cast himself wholly on the LORD. The language comes from Israel's inheritance customs: the portion was the share of land assigned to each family, and the cup was the drink poured out at a shared meal.
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